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Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
REGION III – CENTRAL LUZON
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF ZAMBALES
ZAMBALES NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
ZONE VI, IBA, ZAMBALES
LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEETS IN DISCIPLINES AND IDEAS
IN THE SOCIAL SCIENCES
By Nestor C. Paragas
QUARTER 3 WEEK 6
I. Introduction
Society lies in a very broad spectrum. In order to understand and further apply
a definition of what society is, the three Theoretical Approaches in Sociology or the
Social Science Theories are relevant.
From your previous lesson, you analyzed the basic concepts and principles of
the major social science theories which include Structural-functionalism, Marxism
(Conflict Theory), and Symbolic Interactionism.
This learning material will allow you with knowledge and activities that will aid
you apply the three theoretical approaches in Sociology in different social concerns.
II. Learning Competency
Apply the major social science theories and its importance in examining socio-
cultural, economic, and political condition:
a. Structural Functionalism
b. Marxism
c. Symbolic Interactionism
III. Objectives
At the end of the lesson, the learners are expected to:
1. identify the different proponents or contributors from the three theoretical
approaches in Sociology;
2. describe the three theoretical approaches in Sociology;
3.. classify socio-cultural, economic, and political related issues; and
4. interpret and illustrate the three theoretical approaches in Sociology in
relation to socio-cultural, economic, and political conditions.

IV. Discussion
Social Science Theories
Social Science Theories are also known as the Three Theoretical Approaches
in Sociology, namely Structural-Functional Theory, Conflict Theory, and Symbolic
Interactionist Theory.
Structural-Functional Theory
Functionalism was first presented by Herbert Spencer wherein he described
society as a mechanism involving parts similar to a human body. These parts of
society focus on the different social institutions, like government, education, family,
healthcare, religion, and economy. Thus, Structural-Functional Theory perceives
society in a macro level.
According to Emile Durkheim, to maintain stability, people need to work
together as an interrelated and interdependent parts of society. Interdependent parts
include values, languages, and symbols. He introduced laws, morals, religions, and
customs as examples of social facts.
Alfred Radcliffe-Brown suggests that people should contribute to the society
for stability and continuity.